JEMISON HIGH SCHOOL
Jemison High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 807 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Jemison High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jemison High School, located at 5000 Pulaski Pike in Huntsville, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Huntsville City Schools district. Known for its modern facilities and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body by providing a comprehensive educational experience. It is designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce, blending traditional academic instruction with innovative teaching practices.
In addition to its core curriculum, Jemison High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical pathways. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills, community involvement, and personal responsibility. For more information regarding school events, administration, and district-specific resources, you can visit their official website at [http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org](http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org).
For more information, contact Jemison High School at (256) 428-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
JEMISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Huntsville, AL with about 807 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Huntsville City
- Total Students:
- 807
- Teachers:
- 51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 807 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEMISON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- White
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.